Himalayan

English

Etymology

From Himalaya +‎ -an.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈhɪməˌleɪ.ən/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Adjective

Himalayan (not comparable)

  1. Of or relating to the Himalayas.
  2. (figuratively) Huge, gigantic, enormously large.

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Noun

Himalayan (plural Himalayans)

  1. An inhabitant of the Himalayas.
  2. A domestic cat breed similar to (and, in some places, considered a variety of) the Persian breed, but with the colourpoint coat pattern of the Siamese.
    Synonyms: Colourpoint Persian, Himalayan Persian, Himmy

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